Post by QSAROO on May 23, 2013 14:58:40 GMT -5

Tis' the time of the year of much excitement as Inforoo prepares and waits restlessly for Bonaroo. It has also been a time of much drama,conflict, deleted accounts, and unhappiness. While all this has been happening, behind the scenes one of our own and his loved oneshave had their world turned upside down.

It started with a Doctor's appointment. Then 'the news'.

Stage 3 cancer with a less than encouraging long term survival rate. Weeks have passed and now 'the news' is stage 4.The overwhelmingly difficult decisions regarding palliative care vs. aggressive chemo/radiation therapy are being weighed.Hope is not lost! But there is no doubt this battle against cancer will be more than challenging.

Who is this Roo'ster? It's me, it's you, it's anyone of us, it's all of us. We can all look at our history,choices, genetics, etc and think this could be me. By whatever graces there are, today is not our day.

Today belongs to another.

Our Roo'ster has spent many an hour here building a witty and outgoing persona. To be viewed as anything less than that,to be viewed as a real person in need of love, support, prayers, and good vibes is not what our Roo'ster wants, butit is what he needs. He needs it for himself, his family, his friends.

Faced with a highly uncertain future, our Roo'ster is going to try to go Bonnaroo if treatments and his health allow.It will be visibly apparent that he is not well. This thread is to share this information before Bonnaroo, so that he mayenjoy hugs, love, and encouragement at Roo instead of questions.

This thread is a place to share your love, good vibes, prayers, and whatever else you have positive to giveto our one and only Whoreshack '.'. This thread is to offer support to his lady love, LoveLuckLaughter.This thread is to think of Whoreshack's 12 year old daughter.

This thread is also the place to do what we do so well when one of our own is in need. The foremost need is for wellwishes, prayers, and emotional support for Whoreshack. These can be given freely. Please give from the bottom of yourheart.

However there will be an increasing financial burden as there always is with a cancer diagnosis. It is our hope thatover the coming months we Inforoo, can collect donations that will enable us to give Whoreshack and LLL a specialday/trip/moment during their ordeal.

Donations can be made via paypay through donations@qsaroo.com, snail mail, carrier pigeon etc. Anonymity will berespected if requested. However for transparency/assurance of accounting, QSAROO will provide one Sr. board memberwith the current account balance ($ for the scholarship winner) and future statements at the time of disbursement toprovide validation that any/every penny that may be collected for this cause goes to this cause.

We understand, especially with Roo right around the corner, that funds are short for many. With that in mind in afew days we hope to have a sister thread to this one. We will be putting hand made items (starting with RooTu's) onthis new thread. In respect of the no-selling bylaw, these items will be available in exchange for a donation. If you arecrafty in any way and would like to donate an item, please reach out to Qsaroo. Thread is up

Thank you in advance for your support and love for Whoreshack and LoveLuckLaughter.

Post by FuzzyWarbles on May 23, 2013 15:09:53 GMT -5

What you got back home, little sister, to play your fuzzy warbles on? I bet you got little save pitiful, portable picnic players. Come with uncle and hear all proper! Hear angel trumpets and devil trombones. You are invited.

Post by Pops on May 23, 2013 15:10:09 GMT -5

I don't have anything witty or helpful to say here. Just want to let Whoreshack and LLL that I am thinking about you both and whether you want them or not, I will be praying for both of you as well as your daughter. This news makes me so sad and I only hope that there is a miracle around the corner. I will follow this and the other thread to see what all you might need. God bless.

Post by crazykittensmile on May 23, 2013 15:26:07 GMT -5

I don't have anything witty or helpful to say here. Just want to let Whoreshack and LLL that I am thinking about you both and whether you want them or not, I will be praying for both of you as well as your daughter. This news makes me so sad and I only hope that there is a miracle around the corner. I will follow this and the other thread to see what all you might need. God bless.

Also hoping for that miracle.

Mike and Angela, please let us know if there is anything we can do for you or your families. You have both touched the lives of so many here and we would welcome the opportunity to show our gratitude in this time of need.

I hope to see you both at brunch, for the most massive group hug ever assembled.

Post by Flanz on May 23, 2013 15:30:07 GMT -5

Jesus. Whoreshack, LLL, I'm so sorry to hear about this. You were both some of the first people to welcome me on this board and I've always held you both in high regard because of that. God bless you both, obviously let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

Post by BlackAmy on May 23, 2013 16:00:48 GMT -5

I know I'm still new to this bunch, but I did get the amazing opportunity to meet Whoreshack and LLL. I'm so glad I was able to. You both are such positive, happy, and loving people. I would like to help in anyway I can. I've seen cancer go through my family and loved ones one-too-many times. I would love to give you any supportive words, advice, or encouragment. Each person's story is different, personal, and difficult. You all have so much love and support coming your way. You three with be in my thoughts everyday.

Post by Mista Don't Play on May 23, 2013 16:07:41 GMT -5

So sorry to hear this awful news. Cancer is something that has touched almost all of our lives in one way or another, but its not something that gets any easier with experience. Thoughts and prayers with you guys.

Post by JHOinTN on May 23, 2013 16:35:11 GMT -5

My heart is breaking. And now I'm crying. I don't even know what to say other than I will be sending as many positive vibes as I can muster. As a girl who lost her own father to cancer, I know how devastating this diagnosis can be. I will do ANYTHING I can to help. LLL and WS, you all are in my thoughts.

And I can't craft a damned thing but I will glue some popsicle sticks together and cover them in glitter if I have to.

Post by Rothric on May 23, 2013 16:49:16 GMT -5

I'm not a very active member on this board, but I can say that I am deeply saddened by this news. I've never met Whoreshack in person, but you can tell he's such a positive and fun person to be around. Just reading his posts always brings a smile to my face.

My heart and all the positive vibes I can muster go out to Whoreshack, LLL, and their family.

Post by dreamingtree on May 23, 2013 16:51:18 GMT -5

I'm so sorry to hear this and you guys all have my thoughts and prayers. You know you have lots of love here, and friends willing to support and help you through this. Please let me know if I can I can do anything at all

Post by fawnmart on May 23, 2013 17:12:29 GMT -5

And I can't craft a damned thing but I will glue some popsicle sticks together and cover them in glitter if I have to.

I will open the bid with $10 dollars for this Jho!! If you throw in a picture of your sparkled hands glued together it will be priceless. Wait wrong thread. That one soon will come. The thought of this made me smile despite the subject matter. This is where this thread needs to go as we travel this road together. Sunflowers, smiles, and support.

Speaking of traveling, Quacker and I have had some time to absorb this. Mike would like a teleport to beam Angie to KY. Haven't figured out how to do that Yet, so in the meantime we are sending some funds directly to Angie to help with a trip south.

Post by sangvincent on May 23, 2013 17:33:50 GMT -5

wow. that's awful news. I've never had the pleasure of meeting whoreshack, but I hear he is a great guy and LLL is such a sweet soul. my heart breaks for both of you. trying not to tear up as I sit here at work.

Post by bansheebeat on May 23, 2013 19:00:39 GMT -5

Damn. Whoreshack was the first person off the boards I knew and he's been kind enough on a few sperate occasions to offer me a place to crash, beer to drink, food to eat, even a place to play music. Same for LLL! Two of the most kind, generous, and all around awesome people I know. So much love going out to you two and your families. If you guys ever need anything I'm right down the road!

Post by swamprat on May 23, 2013 19:43:02 GMT -5

Rest when you need to rest..cry whenever your heart becomes to heavy and do whatever you feel you need to do to get through this.. it's personal, the sum of all fears. I hate cancer. Strength to you and your family.